Production & Process Management • Ensure daily execution of blade manufacturing operations as per production schedules. • Monitor and control critical manufacturing processes including mold preparation, layup, infusion, curing, demolding, assembly, finishing, and inspection. • Ensure process compliance as per work instructions, SOPs, and engineering specifications. • Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, SCM, and EHS teams to achieve production targets. • Drive line balancing and productivity improvement initiatives. Process Excellence • Analyze production losses, cycle times, and process bottlenecks. • Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and operational excellence initiatives. • Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities. • Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and implement CAPA. • Improve process capability and reduce rework/rejection levels. Quality Assurance • Ensure adherence to blade quality standards and customer specifications. • Monitor critical process parameters and quality checkpoints. • Work closely with Quality teams to reduce defects and improve First Pass Yield (FPY). • Facilitate resolution of customer complaints and internal quality issues. EHS & Compliance • Ensure compliance with all EHS requirements during manufacturing activities. • Promote zero-harm culture across the shop floor. • Conduct safety observations, risk assessments, and corrective actions. • Ensure statutory and organizational compliance related to manufacturing operations. Team Management • Lead a team of engineers, supervisors, and operators. • Develop team capability through coaching, training, and skill enhancement initiatives. • Drive employee engagement, productivity, and performance management. • Manage manpower deployment and shift operations efficiently. Cost & Productivity Improvement • Drive reduction in material consumption, scrap, and process waste. • Monitor manufacturing KPIs and implement corrective actions. • Support digitalization and automation projects within blade manufacturing. • Contribute to annual cost-saving and productivity enhancement programs. Educational Qualification • B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Composite Materials, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline. Experience • 6 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations. • Preferred experience in Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing, Composite Manufacturing, Aerospace Composites, FRP, Renewable Energy, Automotive Composites, or Heavy Engineering. • Experience in blade processes such as Layup, Infusion, Curing, Finishing, and Assembly will be preferred.